William J. "Jim" Ferris Jr.

February 25, 1935 - November 6, 2019

William J. "Jim" Ferris, Jr., age 84 years, formerly of Cincinnati, passed away at his residence in Sarasota, Florida on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Mr. Ferris served in the US Navy for four years and was retired as an Electrical Engineer in Sales for Siemens Co. Beloved husband of Natalie "Nykie" Kearney Ferris. Dear father of Kathy Hatke of St. Louis, MO., Tim Ferris of Hamilton, OH. and Connie (Paul) Lilko of Columbus, OH. Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Son of the late William J. and Rosemary Ferris. Devoted brother of Thomas (Rhonda) Ferris of Cincinnati, OH., Ellen Adderly of Los Angeles, CA., Mary Jo Ferris of Cincinnati, OH. and the late Daniel (Carolyn) Ferris, G. Patrick (Joan) Ferris and Ann (Don) Schehr. Relatives and friends are invited to assemble at the main entrance to Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 11000 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249 on Saturday, February 1 at 10:45 AM for a graveside committal service and military honors at 11:00 AM. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the cemetery chapel complex. Neidhard Young Funeral Home, Mt. Healthy serving the family.